In a world where laughter is supposed to be the best medicine, late-night talk shows have transformed into infomercials for leftist ideologies, complete with eye-rolling, obligatory virtue-signaling, and the occasional comic jab at the political opposition. Instead of the delightful mix of absurdity and humor that once characterized these shows, audiences are treated to a bizarre reality where comedians have traded their punchlines for political talking points—which, surprisingly, are less funny than a root canal.
Take, for instance, the shift from Jay Leno’s all-in-good-fun jests to the modern-day muckrakers of comedy. Leno had the unique talent of making fun of everyone—Clinton, Bush, Obama, you name it. He skillfully danced around political affiliations, creating a hilarious circus of public figures while leaving the audience in stitches. Fast forward to today, and we have Jimmy Fallon, once known for playful antics with celebs, now cornered by network executives who seem to believe a night of comedy cannot succeed without a healthy dose of Trump bashing. Sorry, Jimmy, but making fun of the former president is like shooting fish in a barrel—sure, it’s easy, but where are the clever quips?
And then there’s Stephen Colbert, who has become the poster child for political comedy gone horribly wrong. What once was a comedic skit transformed into a nightly “let’s rant about Trump” monologue has birthed an anti-Trump editorial masquerading as comedy. His ramblings make you wonder if he wrote them while sobbing into his pillow post-election. Remember when comedians didn’t take themselves too seriously? Those golden days feel like a distant memory, now overshadowed by Colbert’s nightly soap opera on the woes of the Democratic party.
Let’s not forget Jimmy Kimmel, who has taken on the persona of a Democrat spokesperson more than a comedian. His heartfelt monologues about his son’s health unravel into anti-Trump tirades, as if he believes emotional storytelling should include an obligatory slam against the former president’s healthcare policies. Are we really expected to laugh while he transitions from vulnerability to political commentary in under a minute? Perhaps the real punchline is that he’s managed to lose half his audience in the process. Kimmel, my friend, you may think you’re doing a public service, but you’re really just throwing your career off a cliff in favor of a political soapbox.
Comedy shows have become a breeding ground for the elite’s insatiable hunger for control over the narrative. The political undertones are so loud that one can barely hear the jokes anymore. In a world where Chevy Chase openly admits to using his position on “Saturday Night Live” to push a political agenda, it’s evident that this is not just about humor—it’s about manipulation. Today’s comedians are part of the “social impact agency” machine that has little interest in what’s genuinely funny but rather in what aligns with their agenda du jour. Who knew that joke-telling would evolve into such a political science experiment?
Meanwhile, the average viewer is left scratching their head, wondering when their nightly dose of laughter turned into a lecture series on why they should feel guilty for existing as a part of the supposed “oppressor” class. Comedy, with its limitless potential for satire and absurdity, has been traded for dry, politically correct diatribes that would put even the most hardened social justice warrior to sleep. One can’t help but yearn for the days when comedians made us laugh, not cringe—so here’s hoping that, one day, we’ll get back to the golden state of comedy rather than the politically charged mess it has become.
